The Elite Men ripping off the start line of the Lenzerheide XCO World Cup. Credit: Michal Cerveny:UCI.<\/span><\/p>\nThe course will have 180m of climbing per lap with the technical sections; from the steep, switch-back climb of the Puff Adder from the second lap onwards, the tricky drop-out of the Varsity Dropout, the deep gully of the Wine Barrel, the Howzit, a two-foot drop-off on the apex of a descending corner, Khoi Spirit descent and the delicate skills needed for Pickup Sticks, showing off the talents of the world\u2019s best riders. For South Africa\u2019s top women rider, Mariske Strauss, the Stellenbosch World Cup will be a return to her old stomping grounds.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s going to be so special to race next to my old faculty at Coetzenburg, and bring the world of XCO racing to the local community,\u201d said Strauss. \u201cIt is a top-class course for top-class athletes. We must give massive thanks to the Absa Cape Epic team and Stellenbosch University for making the South African riders dream come true.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Wine barrel is amazing. It\u2019s nice and steep and looks way more intense than it actually is but that\u2019s what we need. It\u2019s super impressive for the spectators to watch, and we as riders can still race it.\u201d<\/p>\n
The venue and course at Coetzenberg offers spectators a variety of options when it comes to viewing the days racing, whether it is on the course, the grandstands on the finish line or with an ice cold frosty in the chill zone. The event is a perfect day out for the whole family, and children have a host of activities they can participate in a safe and secure environment.<\/p>\n
The Epic World Cup takes place on the 10th of March, on the slopes of Coetzenburg.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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